Regions of unparalleled riches, Tuscany, Umbria, Capri & The Bay of Naples have been enchanting visitors for centuries with beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, cypress tree-lined avenues and dramatic coastlines. Mouth-watering cuisine and world-class wine add the final ingredients for a vacation living the Italian dolce vita. Our carefully chosen portfolio includes properties in the much-loved hills of Chianti and the lush hills of the Lucchese, the vibrant heart of historic Florence and the medieval hill-top villages of Umbria. Also new for the 2008 season, we have a portfolio of villas located on the idyllic island of Capri and the Napolitano Coast.

South of Florence lays the Chianti region of Tuscany where wine estates such as Brolio, Le Corti and Antinori cultivate some of the most revered names in the Chianti Classico portfolio. Medieval Siena and beautiful San Gimignano delight visitors with their historic charm whilst tiny villages surprise the unwitting driver.

The verdant Mugello Valley lies to the north east of Florence in the foothills of the Apennines. The forested slopes offer great walking and horse-back riding and the towns and villages still remain largely untouched by tourism.

Surrounded by 16th century walls, the city of Lucca sits on an alluvial plateau near the Serchio River. The valleys of the Lucchese, lined with lush woodland and olive grove are where many of Italy's most elegant villas are to be found.

Known as the 'Green Heart of Italy', Umbria is known for it's wealth of medieval settlements. Gubbio, Todi and Montefalco ooze medieval charm and history whilst Spoleto boasts a summer arts festival enjoyed by locals and international visitors.

Food lovers will adore the local trout and truffles, olive oils and cured meats as well as the mountain cheeses.

Capri and the Bay of Naples is perhaps Italy's most elegant coastal retreat located close to the well reputed Amalfi coastline. A favoured holiday spot since Roman times, this area is one of the richest areas for archaeological, artistic and monumental works, as well as a land of great tradition, renowned for the warmth of its welcome.

Florence was 'discovered' by the 18th century wealthy British and American travellers as part of their Grand Tour of Europe. Since then it has attracted millions of visitors who flock to see the famous monuments and art works such as Michelangelo's David and the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's magnificent dome and to gaze dreamily as the sun sets over the Arno River and bathes the Ponte Vecchio in golden hues.